This Powerpoint starts with a timed presentation of images from the turn of the twentieth century and commentary on the underlying stresses facing Europe at that time. The flowchart then unfolds to give analysis of the broader forces creating heightened tensions. Finallly, it discusses the chain reaction of events from the assassination of Franz Ferdinand to the escalation of the crisis from a local affair to a world war. Emphasis is given to Germany's geopolitical position and the Schlieffen Plan developed to deal with it.
In the PowerPoint, the color flowchart develops slide by slide while other notes for the students scroll down the side. There are also extensive photos with captions mixed in to illustrate the lesson and capture students’ interest. This packet also contains a student reading, flowchart, and the author’s own research notes with lots of details and interesting trivia.
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Clearly written information, lots of rare but interesting pictures. Very easy way to give the students the basics about the causes of WWI.
May 28, 2007
Once again very useful, great pictures with excellent content
January 2, 2007
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For the last 27 years, I have taught at University High School, in Urbana, Illinois. During this time I have created a 4-year world history curriculum that breaks down as follows: Subfreshmen (7th and 8th grades combined): Prehistory and ancient civilizations, including India, China, and Japan. Freshmen: Western civilization and the Islamic world to 1500 Sophomores: World history from 1500 to 1945 Seniors: the world since 1945. All of these, except the senior course are required. The elective senior course is consistently filled to capacity of 30, usually with a waiting list.
